Headdress Item Number: A8135 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Headdress made from cedar bark and feathers. The bark has been left loose and fastened together at the top. Hawk or grouse feathers have also been added to the top, tied on with pink ribbon.
History Of Use
Part of a novice dancer's costume.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
- Name
- Headdress
- Identification Number
- A8135
- Type of Item
- headdress
- Material
- cedar bark, hawk feather ? and plastic
- Overall
- height 53.0 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 6.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0081/0105 b